A female client is prescribed an androgen medication to treat an estrogen-sensitive type of breast cancer. What should the nurse instruct this client about the medication?
Select all that apply.
A) There is an increased risk of multiple births.
B) Secondary male sex characteristics may develop.
C) Monitor weight weekly.
D) Report calf pain or dyspnea.
E) It must be taken with food.
Answer: B, C
Androgen hormone replacements may be used to treat estrogen-dependent cancers. The nurse should instruct the client of the risk of developing secondary male sex characteristics when taking this medication. This medication also affects body weight so the nurse should instruct the client to monitor body weight weekly. Increased risk of multiple births is associated with female infertility medications. Reporting calf pain or dyspnea is associated with estrogen hormone replacement therapy. This medication does not need to be taken with food.
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